Aug. 8: Motorcycle Accident, School Board, Lost Cat and More

Here are the top five headlines for Aug. 8.

1. Motorcycle Crash: The responded to a motorcycle accident on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Tuesday night. Click here for the story.
2. School Board: The Lynbrook Board of Education will be holding its August business meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Atlantic Avenue board room. Look for the agenda later this morning.
3. Lost Cat: A Malverne family is asking for their neighbors' help in locating their missing cat. Click for more information and a photo.
4. Fire Tournaments: While and competed in the NYS Old Fashioned Fire Drill Tournament Friday, teams from West Hempstead and Lakeview participate in a motorized competition Saturday. Look for coverage of this tournament later today.
5. Swim Across America: Did watching Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin or Ryan Lochte compete for Team USA inspire you? Well, now it's your turn to get into the pool for Lynbrook's annual "Swim Across America," which will take place this Saturday. Learn more about the event later today.